Could be getting sacked, got pictures, please advise

[davrejonas]

Got called into to work today for a meeting, this was a first fix on a kitchen, had to do 2 that day and didnt get in the first till gone 11.30 so was rushing like mad, manager came in took some pictures and has gave us the following list, we had previously been told not to have more than one row of capping as outside zones so cables were bunched up, we were going like 100 miles an hour

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pic 1 fixing screw directly through capping causing burrs, any pressure put on wall on wall like tiles could result in breakdown of insulation and cables shorting out
cables ran with no protection against plastering trowel
evidence of sheathing being hammered to get into flat position pressure faults could happen
10mm earth cable stretched between box potential break down of continuity
pic 2 screw through capping i pre drilled this the opposite side to avoid sharps, you can see on pic
pic 3 wiring not protected
wiring crossed over causing potential pressure fault
cable held in position by screw,,,,,this was a wedge, i know its not great but not tight against cable
pic 4 screw through capping, no capping to protect cables crossed over,,, cable held in position by screw,,,,,,,this was a capping wedge then capping cut short
pic 5 cable no protection, chases very untidy.....

would like to know your thoughts, really wanna have a good argument for them tomorrow as got kids and cant afford to be dismissed, i know the screw wedge is bad but i think the rest are kinda just being picky

 

[craigja]

PMSL .. Cannot wait show this the lads at work tomorrow.

 

[ipf]

Picasso would be proud. A real artist, but I won't say one in a million. It's frightening to say that there may be others of the same standard, God forbid.

 

[Paul.M]

Checkout out OP name its an anagram of Rogue trader

And the award for Clever D... of the day goes to DARKWOOD

 

[lfcsparkycus]

probably took longer to take the photo than do the work!

 

[trev]

I know what it is all about... Dom littlewood just chased him and handed him the pics of his last job, he agreed an interview but looking for a defense ... Cowboy Builders

Checkout out OP name its an anagram of Rogue trader

?? Op's name is daverejonas. Or am I missing something?

 

[Strima]

The thing that concerns me is how many instillations have been done like this and are lurking behind the plaster ready to cause mischief?

I am nowhere near as experienced as a lot on this forum but that takes the biscuit, I wouldn't even contemplate leaving a job like that.

Speechless.

 

[Swicade]

Maybe it's the Eastern European version of Rogue Traders?

 

[Farmelectrics]

Your only as good as your last job they say don't rush do the job right rather get sacked for being slow than rough and dangerous

 

[Farmelectrics]

Just had another look I'd start firing your cv round no excuse for that sorry

 

[Guest55]

I must say the forums' mood tonite is mean lol.
You lot must be shocked easily to be offended by the OPs' work , i've seen much much worse :-D
But im at a loss to say anything positive right now.

 

[Top Cat]

Thank God i am self employed and can take as long as i like!

 

[Farmelectrics]

Biff there's just no need to do a job like that you couldn't walk away from that could you

 

[Silly Sausage]

Hahahaa...your industry is &%£$ed!
Whether this is a wind up or not, that obviously exists somewhere.

 

[Farmelectrics]

Archly I feel a bit sad if he's got kids don't want to see anyone loose there jobs but makes you wonder what type of apprenticeship has he had

 

[Guest55]

Biff there's just no need to do a job like that you couldn't walk away from that could you

Probably not no , a bit of pride in youre work goes a long way. But.....
I've done exactly the same kind of work as the OP before and its not nice - conveyor belt kitchen refurbs in council houses on an estate , main contractor breathing down your neck everyday , crap money , working under the threat of getting sacked if you delay the other trades , grief off the tennants etc etc...
I did it for 6mths and without doubt the crappest job i've had.
Theres been plenty of times i've cut corners under pressure so i'm not gonna have a go at someone else for it even if the work is poor.

 

[Jimmy Boy]

I know you can be colour blind now, and still be an electrician but totally blind ?

Stevie Wonder could have done better
J

 

[ipf]

Hahahaa...your industry is &%£$ed!
Whether this is a wind up or not, that obviously exists somewhere.

Now, that is the real problem.

 

[sedgy34]

you have given the boss his excuse to get rid!! when i see shoddy works i will automatically think now you have done it.

 

[OldskoolUpNorth]

Question is....

How many other jobs like this got covered wi plaster before the boss saw it????

 

[Des 56]

I had spagetti for dinner, that's not capping that's execution

 

[Cbigfoot]

OR...

Has this been posted by the manager to get reaction from others in the trade.......

I have made apprentices rip out work that was better than this and reinstall it !

 

[davrejonas]

Cheers for feedback I knew myself it was rough but not dangerous had no access from upstairs so running more cables than normal ,used to use 3 rows of horizontal capping got told not too . If that would have been plastered and tiled then what problem would there be . Screw in centre wasn't done blind was pre drilled. Get to office at 7 tools out half eleven get paid 4 hours. Happened day before , we wait for 4 hours and get one hour waiting time as gesture

 

[telectrix]

sorry, mate, but if you think that standard of work is acceptable, then you're in the wrong trade.

 

[OldskoolUpNorth]

sorry, mate, but if you think that standard of work is acceptable, then you're in the wrong trade.

Yeah sorry about any harsh comments pal but I'm afraid I agree with telectrix on this.
The amount of hours I've put in to make right someone else's mistakes is unreal.

And I'm self employed!

We all make mistakes now and then but at least put it right before you leave.

 

[Farmelectrics]

Start looking for a new start there's easy ways of earning money if you've got some one on your shoulder rushing you every day wouldn't have it my self not my style

 

[Top Cat]

sorry, mate, but if you think that standard of work is acceptable, then you're in the wrong trade.

Is it me or has your dog got bigger now you have changed your avatar!

 

[Guitarist]

Had a job this week that threw me some curve-balls... Lots of taking floorboards up and installing MF boxes where I hadn't expected I'd need them. Out of pocket time-wise, but one very happy customer, plus I know that the job I did is the best that anyone could have done. I have a huge mortgage and 2 teenage kids so my reputation is paramount.

I cannot believe anyone would walk away from that job, whatever the reasons, so I'm assuming this is a wind-up.

 

[imago]

I really hope this is a wind up.

However, to answer the OP's original questions

"could be getting sacked" Good, I am pleased to see that your gaffers have standards. IMHO the sack is you getting let off lightly.

"please advise" Firstly, put away your butchery kit and never look at it again. Then, I believe that some of the bus companies are taking on trainee drivers. I suggest you contact them. Finally, although I am no legal expert, it appears to me you have an excellent case for sueing whover suggested you work as an 'electrician'. You even have photographic evidence to support your case.

 

[jdd]

Hey davrejonas, I can see your still browsing thread. I'm not gonna have a go m8, just want to know what exprience do you have m8

 

[sedgy34]

Is it me or has your dog got bigger now you have changed your avatar!

Tc that is tel